2013 in Review: Jordan’s “Best Of” Awards [Updated]

It’s that time of the year folks! With the calendar year about to switch from 2013 to 2014, I thought I’d put together my “Best Of” list of awards for 2013 movies.

There are 12 categories I’ve judged, including include Best Scene, Best Visual Effects/Cinematography, Best Score, Best Original Screenplay, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Newcomer, Best Ensemble, Best Supporting Actress, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actor, and Best Director.

Since there are a couple movies I still haven’t caught, I thought I’d put out a full disclosure that Her, Inside Llewyn Davis, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Philomena,, and The Wolf of Wall Street simply weren’t eligible because I’ve yet to see them. I will update this post, if needed, after I see those movies.

[Update (3/2/14): On my final update before the Academy Awards, I’ve added a few names in]

Here are the nominees (in alphabetical order), winners, and honorable mentions for each award:

To my count, 12 Years a Slave led the field with 7 nominations (2 being wins). However, American Hustle led wins with 3 (on 4 nominations). Also, Gravity had 2 wins on 6 nominations, Blue Jasmine ended with 1 win on 4 nominations, and Dallas Buyers Club added 1 win on 3 nominations. [after the two Updates]

That about does it! Anything I missed? Let me know in the comments section below!

Jordan, who currently resides in Seattle, WA, has slowly become a film fanatic over the past couple of years. He attributes his love for film to the smash hit THE DARK KNIGHT which has created an (un)healthy obsession with both Christopher Nolan and the Batman franchise. Although he appreciates all genres of film, his favorite movies are typically psychological thrillers, with an emphasis on non-traditional narratives.